Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006E Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: The employer does not protect employees from hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica, which is a carcinogen, by developing, implementing and maintaining a written hazard communication program when employees were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to respirable crystalline silica and acetone while generating stone countertops. This most recently occurred on or about October 7, 2020, in the fabrication department, the employer failed to develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program when employees worked with various chemicals including, but not limited to respirable crystalline silica, a carcinogen; and acetone which is flammable and a dermal and respiratory irritant. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. The documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.